The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
Today is the last day for Food for Fines! Hayner Library patrons can bring in their current overdue Hayner Library items and pay the fine with a canned good. One canned good per overdue item.
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
This fun, monthly S.T.E.A.M.-themed program happens on the first Friday of each month in October, November, and December. Staff will prepare interactive kits for children to take home demonstrating different S.T.E.A.M. concepts such as surface tension, earth science, anatomy, and robotics! Each kit will include an item list and the ingredients needed to perform the […]
November is the month of giving, and this year we have again partnered with Students for Soldiers to give back to area military personnel. Carmen Serio, a longtime teacher at Marquette Catholic High School, developed the Students for Soldiers program. During November, the KidsSpace areas at both the Downtown Library and Hayner Library at Alton […]
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans! Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library. Participants will work together to examine clues, read case files, and figure out whodunnit. This event is designed for teens ages 13-18. Teen Crime Stoppers will be held in the Hayner […]
Join us for Taps & Tomes, our bi-monthly book club in partnership with The Old Bakery Beer Company! Come have a drink and enjoy a discussion of this month selection- Kristin Harmel's The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Our social hour starts at 6:00 p.m. During the social hour, you can talk with other participants, have […]
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, please call (618) 433-2881.
What were we watching fifty years ago at the Starlight Drive-In, Grand Theater, and Alton Ciné? Hayner Library’s Film Flashback Fridays program will answer that question as we watch some of the best movies of 1973. A short introduction will precede each film. In November, we will watch Walt Disney’s Robin Hood. Seating is limited. […]
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale on the first Saturday of the month. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call […]
The Ninian Edwards Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogy & Local History Library invite you to our annual DAR Open House. We will have experienced researchers available to guide you through the DAR application process. Don’t think you have a soldier in your family? There’s also […]
Back by popular demand, The Hayner Public Library District is offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic computer skills to using the internet and smart phones. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes. Laptops will […]
Stop by Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall KidsSpace and ask for your free Make-or-Take Craft. Crafts will be available on the first Monday of each month while supplies last.
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, our crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their projects while listening to relaxing music, warming up with a mug of hot tea, and chatting with fellow crafters. All crafts are welcome—embroidery, knitting, crochet, drawing, […]
Do you love making crafts? If so, stop by TeenSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall and pick up a teen take-home craft! We will distribute crafts while supplies last.
Join Maya-Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago based Justice of the Pies for a demo from her kitchen just in time for Thanksgiving. She will share her love of pie, the stories of those that inspired her, and some tips and tricks to help you make the perfect Thanksgiving pie. […]
The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, please call (618) 433-2881.
Back by popular demand, The Hayner Public Library District is offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic computer skills to using the internet and smart phones. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes. Laptops will […]
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Kids, join us for an hour of building and creating Lego masterpieces. The library will supply the Legos; feel free to bring your own. Lego Club meets in KidsSpace at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program is for children ages […]
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
What types of programs do you want to see at your library? Be a part of the Teen Advisory Group and help make decisions about new programs and events for teens at Hayner Library! This group meets monthly at 4:00 p.m. in the Hayner Library Performance Room Teen Center at Alton Square Mall. For more […]
The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, please call (618) 433-2881.
Join Ms. Mary Kay and Panda Bear for a fun interactive story time at Lucy Haskell’s Playhouse at 1211 Henry Street, Alton. Story times will be held at 10:00 a.m. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
The Illinois Heartland Library System’s new Mobile Memory Lab project aims to engage the public to share our rich local history beyond county and state borders. The Mobile Memory Lab partners with libraries across the IHLS service area to host Digitization Days. The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library has the distinct honor of being […]
Writers Circle: Ode Poetry Saturday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton Join us for a special Writers Circle at Jacoby Arts Center! We will meet at the center’s entrance at 10:00 a.m. for a quick discussion. After the discussion, participants can view Jacoby Art Center’s latest installation, Swap […]
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
This event is cancelled. Monday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Note: This adult coloring event will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. Come color with us and enjoy the company of other coloring enthusiasts! Feel free to stay the whole time or just a little while. […]
Calling all crafters! Pack up your portable craft and join us for X’s and Sews, our crafting program designed to encourage all crafters to come and work on their projects while listening to relaxing music, warming up with a mug of hot tea, and chatting with fellow crafters. All crafts are welcome—embroidery, knitting, crochet, drawing, […]
Fiddlin’ Banjo Billy Mathews and The Old Time Players have played early American music together for over fifteen years. Billy Mathews has been fiddling and collecting tunes for over fifty years. They sometimes stumble over old and rare, often unheard tunes in their travels. They have developed a passion for these relics. Their unique group […]
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving.
All locations of The Hayner Public Library District will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale every Monday morning. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call the Friends building before […]
Join us at the Downtown Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for stories, songs, music, and snacks. This story time is for children ages 2-4. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
This story time is designed for little ones, ages birth-2. Bring your children to a fun morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This story time takes place at the Downtown Library at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. To register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2836.
Do you love Legos? If so, bring a friend and join other teens to create complex builds and win prizes. Lego Challenge takes place in the Hayner Library Performance Room Teen Center at Alton Square Mall. To register, please call Megan at (618) 433-2872.
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, songs, and a fun themed craft. This story time will take place at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall at 10:00 a.m. To register, please call (618) 433-2881.
The Friends of Hayner Library holds a regularly-scheduled book sale on the first Saturday of the month. Materials of all sorts are available for purchase including books for all ages, newspapers, magazines, movies, and more! However, there may be times when the volunteers are unavailable to hold the sale. If you would like to call […]
Join us for a fun-filled day, including Santa, refreshments, and a performance of Frosty the Snowman by the Peppy Puppet Troupe. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, in the Performance Room on the upper level of Alton Square Mall. Cookies and a visit from Santa in KidsSpace will follow this program. […]
Come to the Genealogy & Local History Library Holiday Open House on December 2 from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. to enjoy the decorations, have a cookie in front of the fireplace, and create crafts to take home!
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